Oregon Code § 133.225·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Arrest
by private person.
(1) A private person may arrest another person for any crime committed in the
presence of the private person if the private person has probable cause to
believe the arrested person committed the crime. A private person making such
an arrest shall, without unnecessary delay, take the arrested person before a
magistrate or deliver the arrested person to a peace officer.
(2) In order to
make the arrest a private person may use physical force as is justifiable under
ORS 161.255. [1973 c.836 §74]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 133.225
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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